Equine Groom Apprentice (Red Piece Equestrian)

KEITS; Desborough; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship

Chance to join team permanently

Job summary

KEITS Training Services Limited is offering an apprenticeship opportunity at Red Piece Equestrian in Northants NN14 1DZ. The role is 20 hours per week, with 4 hours daily, including occasional weekend shows for experience. Training toward a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship will be provided by the employer and KEITS.

You will learn to care for various horses, assist with riding lessons and shows, and develop skills in yard maintenance and client service in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with horses would be very useful.
• Client service experience preferred but not essential.
• Self-motivated, have a great sense of humour, be hard working and reliable.
• Pony Club exams, GCSE, or equivalent in maths and English.
• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 in horse care to be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Feeding and diet requirements.
• Turning out and bringing in.
• Mucking out.
• Cleaning automatic waterers.
• Washing feed bowls.
• Vet care – e.g. washing and treating wounds.
• Visits from farriers and other professionals.
• Making up haynets.
• Tidying the yard.
• Yard maintenance
• Field maintenance
• Assisting with riding lessons and shows.
• Client service.

Skills

Previous horse experience

Client service

Self-motivated

Punctual and reliable

Education

GCSE maths and English

No Level 2 in horse care

Pony Club exams

Job description

Location:

Northants NN14 1DZ

Level 2

Course Duration:

16 months

Application Deadline Date:

1.12.26

Weekly Hours:

20 hours/week – 4 hours per day. Once a month we run a show on a Sunday and riding lessons every Saturday – Sat and Sun is an opportunity to gain valuable experience and is optional

Red Piece Equestrian is a fun and busy riding centre with Saturday lessons. They also care for a range of liveries including retired horses.

We are recruiting for a caring individual who is seeking to start a career working with horses. The individual will be keen to learn and enjoy dealing with a wide range of horses. You will join a fun knowledgeable team who will help you to develop your skills and equip you for a wide range of future roles.

Your day to day activities will include:

• Feeding and diet requirements
• Turning out and bringing in.
• Mucking out.
• Cleaning automatic waterers.
• Washing feed bowls.
• Vet care – eg washing and treating wounds.
• Visits from farriers and other professionals
• Making up haynets.
• Tidying the yard.
• Yard maintenance
• Field maintenance
• Assisting with riding lessons and shows
• Client service.

Once a month we run a show on a Sunday and riding lessons every Saturday – Sat and Sun is an opportunity to gain valuable experience and is optional

Desired skills and Qualities

• Previous experience of working with horses would be very useful.
• Client service (in any area eg restaurant, shop etc) preferred but not essential.
• The successful candidate will be self motivated, have a great sense of humour, be hard working and open to learning. You will be punctual and reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.

Desired qualifications

• Pony Club exams, GCSE, or equivalent,in maths and English
• Applicants must not already hold a level 2 in horse care to be eligible

Training

• Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
• The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Equine Groom Apprenticeship.
• The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and onsite visits throughout the apprenticeship.
• The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
• Genuine opportunity to join team on a permanent basis at the end of Apprenticeship, and / or groom at local/ national / International competitions.
• Great contacts for roles in other yards across the whole of the UK particularly in Dressage and Eventing disciplines.

Things to consider

• We work in all weathers with a variety of horses so it can be cold and messy!
• KEITS Training Services reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
• The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete theapprenticeship.